In a match that will be remembered as one of the greatest run-chases in IPL history, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite a magnificent maiden century from Mumbai’s Ryan Rickelton, the Sunrisers’ relentless batting lineup chased down a massive target of 244 with eight balls to spare.
This victory marks SRH’s fifth consecutive win in the IPL 2026 season, further solidifying their position at the top of the table. Earlier in the evening, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision bore fruit immediately as the new opening pair of Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton dismantled the SRH bowling attack.
Rickelton was in sublime touch, smashing 123 runs off just 55 deliveries*, including 10 boundaries and 8 sixes. His century, reached in just 44 balls, is now the fastest by any Mumbai Indians player.Will Jacks contributed a brisk 46 off 22 balls, and a late cameo from Pandya (31 off 15) helped Mumbai post a formidable 243/5 in their 20 overs. For SRH, Praful Hinge was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/54.
Here are some twitter reactions:
SRH created a big record by defeating MI.
🚨 SRH registered their 100th win in the IPL. 🚨
– The Orange Army's fifth consecutive win in IPL 2026. 🎯 🔥
— Surendra Yadav (@surendraYadav22) April 29, 2026
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD CHASE DOWN 244 RUNS vs MI AT WANKHEDE 🥶
SRH moves to third in the Points Table. pic.twitter.com/PRse7Sb4Jq
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 29, 2026
– 31(22) vs RCB
– 52(35) vs KKR
– 62(41) vs LSG
– 39(33) vs PBKS
– 40(26) vs RR
– 59(39) vs CSK
– 37*(13) vs DC
– 29(24) vs RR
– 65*(30) vs MIHEINRICH KLAASEN – THE MR CONSISTENT OF SRH. 😍👌 pic.twitter.com/p3LEiPd6lh
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 29, 2026
SRH beat MI by 6 wicket What a run chased by Sunrisers Hyderabad. They totally outclassed Mumbai Indians bowling lineup. #IPL #MIvSRH #SRHvMI pic.twitter.com/dVpGhFrDce
— Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth) April 29, 2026
🚨 Breaking Big chaos in Mumbai Indians 🚨
Mumbai Indians management is seriously considering removing Hardik Pandya from captaincy after the loss vs SRH. Reports suggest MI is planning a shock move to bring back Ishan Kishan as captain for ipl 2027 after his impressive… pic.twitter.com/9qASnUEA1Q
— META_07 (@Dhonizenith07) April 29, 2026
🚨 "SUNRISERS HYDERABAD IS DARK HORSE IN IPL 2026" – MASSIVE STATEMENT BY RAVI ASHWIN ON SRH AFTER WIN VS MI 🚨
Ravi Ashwin said 🗣️,
"I am most impressed with Sunrisers because, besides Chennai, they are a team that could have struggled in a chase. But for two consecutive… pic.twitter.com/72Iirbo0no
— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 29, 2026
MI Vs SRH ⚔️
SRH The Power of Run Chases 💥
SRH beat Indians by 6 wickets 🎉
Head and klaasen destroying Mumbai top class bowling attack 💪 pic.twitter.com/fpU2HGliIh— Muhammad Hamza (@hamza__929) April 29, 2026
Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma give SRH flying start with 92-run Powerplay stand
The chase began with an explosive “Travishek” partnership. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharmaadded 92 runs in the Powerplay, the highest of the season, to put the Mumbai bowlers under immediate pressure.Head finally found his rhythm this season, scoring a blistering 76 off 30 balls, while Sharma contributed 45 off 24.
Although MI spinner Allah Ghazanfar brought his team back into the game with two quick wickets, the momentum never truly shifted. The finishing touches were provided by Heinrich Klaasen, who anchored the middle order with a calculated 65 off 30 balls*.
He was ably supported by Salil Arora, who played a stunning cameo of 30 off just 10 deliveries*, taking apart Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya in the final overs. SRH reached 249/4 in 18.4 overs, securing a historic win. Heinrich Klaasen was named the Player of the Match for his composed finishing act under immense pressure.
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